A true utilitarian weapon, the Bofors 40mm gun saw widespread use during the Second World War as naval armament, anti-aircraft gun, and defensive ground weapon. The gun was equipped with an automatic firing mechanism that sustained an excellent rate of fire. The barrel had an elevation range of -6 to + 90 degrees, affording the ability to engage both air and ground targets.

Specifications:

Ammunition: Armor-piercing and high-explosive two pound shells

Crew: 4

Rate of Fire: 120 rounds per minute

Muzzle velocity: 2,700 ft (822 m) per second

Effective range: 3,000 yds (2743 m)

Additional information about this Brickmania building kit:

The Bofors - 40mm Automatic Gun M1 kit comes with the following features

Elevating gun

BrickArms 40mm shells

Raising wheels

Deployable outriggers

Gun stay frame to secure barrel for traveling

1/35 scale to match Brickmania’s other WWII kits

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.